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Sunday, August 5, 2018

Three Reasons to Get the Citi ThankYou Premier Card and more...

The best points-earning Citibank card came back with its biggest signup bonus, which we haven't seen much of in a long while. It has a $0 annual fee the first year, $95 thereafter. And it's a stronger points-earning card than the $450 annual fee Citi ...

Three Reasons to Get the Citi ThankYou Premier Card and more...


Three Reasons to Get the Citi ThankYou Premier Card

The best points-earning Citibank card came back with its biggest signup bonus, which we haven't seen much of in a long while. It has a $0 annual fee the first year, $95 thereafter. And it's a stronger points-earning card than the $450 annual fee Citi Prestige Card since it doesn't just earn triple points on air and hotel (Prestige) but on all travel (such as gas).

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W Las Vegas: Won’t Guarantee Elite Benefits Because Everyone May Lose Their Jobs

When hotels change brands, it often happens suddenly. Paid reservations are generally honored. Award reservations are sometimes honored. In either case, though, elite members of a loyalty program should not expect new management from a new brand to honor the benefits guests were entitled to in that other program.

Sometimes hotel chains do a good job re-accommodating guests with points bookings that are displaced. Sometimes they don't do a very good job. However even when they do it can be stressful for the guest. And for employees.

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Again! 30% Bonus on Transfers from American Express to Virgin Atlantic

American Express is running a 30% bonus on transfers from Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic through September 12. It only appears when logged into your American Express Membership Rewards account, so it's possible that members with certain cards won't have this bonus offer available.

There are some amazing award values even though Virgin Atlantic is a generally weak program, you can hold awards before even making your instant transfer to lock in success.

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United Pilot Shows What He Thinks of Catering and the Worst Thing to Do at Immigration

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.

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United Re-Opens Boarding Door and Delays Flight to Solicit Volunteers, Seat a Family of Three

A passenger on United's flight 1697 from New York LaGuardia to Chicago O'Hare this morning reports that the 11 a.m. Airbus A319 departure was overbooked. United solicited 10 volunteers, offering each $800 travel vouchers.

The plane boards full, the door is shut, and the safety video begins. However the passenger says "I hear [one flight attendant] say to other [flight attendant,] 'They're bringing the jetway back out.'"

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Is Atlanta’s Airport the Most Corrupt in the Country?

A couple of years ago Atlanta fired the General Manager of its airport. They didn't provide much of a reason, and it seemed strange considering the success that the airport had.

The General Manager had plenty to say, though. He claimed he was fired for refusing to go along with corruption. Contracts were expected to be awarded to politically connected companies, not to the best companies or to those offering the best prices.

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